Friday, 21 November 2008

Fatties in Canada have been handed victory by the Canadian Supreme Court in a fight with Canada's two largest airlines.

The court refused to hear an appeal by the airlines, which means obese passengers can be classified as "disabled", and will be entitled to two seats for the price of one from January 2009.

The decision, which highlights the cultural difference between a socialised Canada and an enterprising United States, where taxes are 30% lower and disposable incomes are 29% higher, will be open to abuse and will increase prices for all passengers according to airlines.